The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Interior Department, has issued an amended order to manage certain public lands in Alaska. Originally set by Public Land Order (PLO) 7899 on January 19, 2021, the lands will now remain closed until April 19, 2021, to allow for orderly administration. On that date, the lands will be open for activities such as mining and leasing, following federal land laws and procedures. Any breaches of these conditions before this date will not be recognized by the United States government.
Simple Explanation
In Alaska, some special lands are staying closed a little longer until April 19, 2021, so things are better organized before people can start using them for activities like digging for minerals. The people in charge made this rule to make sure everything is fair and follows the laws.